Monthly Archives: March 2010

Last Rehearsal Class – A Smashing Success

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Holly

So the month of rehearsal classes has finally come to an end. What excitement! What sport! Come April 6th, Scatha Combat Guild is officially open for business. In the meantime, friends, I offer you a snapshot of what went on … Continue reading →

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Kind of Crazy

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Justin

I’m fairly certain that all people who get really enthralled by martial arts are some kind of insane. It’s a good insane, but by modern standards we voluntarily abuse ourselves to an unhealthy degree. How I can wake up one … Continue reading →

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French Translations: A Severe Work in Progress

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Holly

Today, friends, I began my journey into the dark, mystifying territory of the French Fencing Manual. Written by a fellow named M.J. of St. Martin, it is a 100-someodd page work. Written, of course, in French. Now, I know French. … Continue reading →

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Shiny Promotional Poster

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Holly

G’day, all. With the official opening of our school coming up fast (April 6th), I thought it’d be best to offer a little visually stimulating reminder. Here, I present you a poster detailing our upcoming classes. Perhaps you’ll spy one … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of Philosophy

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Justin

Begin the morning by saying to thyself; ‘I shall meet with the busybody, the ungrateful, arrogant, deceitful, envious and unsocial. All these things happen to them by reason of their ignorance of what is good and evil.’ Marcus Aurelius

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Art of Marozzo: 5

Posted on March 29, 2010 by David

Text in Italics is from William Wilson’s translation, used without permission Click here to go back to the Intro . Our last installment before we get to the first of the meaty bits!

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